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34th District Democrats: Burien councilmember advocates for White Center (etc.) annexation

Tracy — Thu, 15 Jul 2010 03:24:06 +0000

We’re at the 34th District Democrats‘ monthly meeting in West Seattle’s Fauntleroy neighborhood, on behalf of White Center Now and partner site West Seattle Blog, and Burien City Councilmember Brian Bennett – toddler daughter in arms – is currently speaking to the group. Among the topics he’s touched on: Annexation of the rest of North Highline, including White Center. Bennett told the group he feels that “North Highline has the potential to be one of the most thriving, dynamic communities in our region, and they need strong representation – we need to make sure they get that. Personally, I favor giving them the opportunity to join Burien … I think they would have a strong voice, and that we can provide strong services to them … but we’re going to have to provide a strong voice (in making that happen).” (Bennett says he grew up on what is currently the line between North Burien and the remaining unincorporated area.) Currently Seattle is on a not-too-fast-track to pursuing a possible annexation vote next year; Burien considered fast-tracking one some months back, but ultimately pulled back.

Filing Week: New candidates join State House, County Council races

Tracy — Sat, 12 Jun 2010 15:21:55 +0000

We published this report early today at partner site West Seattle Blog – but you’ll want to know, because you’ll be voting on them in August too: Two local races have candidates who hadn’t previously gone public – a South Park man is the fourth contender for King County Council District 8, and a West Seattle man is challenging Rep. Eileen Cody (34th District House Position 1). Full story here.

What the King County Council’s up to this week

Tracy — Mon, 07 Jun 2010 10:39:45 +0000

We get this in e-mail every week – but it’s not worth anything unless we share. So from hereon out – at least for as long as White Center remains an unincorporated area! (though county legislation also tends to affect those in cities, too) – we’ll bring you “This Week at the County Council,” as e-mailed on Fridays, for the week starting the following Monday. Click ahead to read the latest edition – take note of the parks item on Tuesday:

Monday, June 7
Metropolitan King County Council – 11:00 a.m.
Councilmembers are scheduled to discuss and possibly act on:
· A motion authorizing the Council Chair to enter into a contract for an independent consultant to provide an assessment of the effectiveness of the Wastewater Treatment Divisions’ productivity initiative (Motion 2010-0302).

Councilmembers are scheduled to hear public testimony on:
· Executive’s proposed 2011 Sewer Rate and Capacity Charge (Ordinance 2010-0262). The public hearing will begin at 1:30 p.m.

Tuesday, June 8
Environment and Transportation Committee – 9:30 a.m.
Briefing:
· Alaskan Way Viaduct and Seawall Replacement Program (Briefing No. 2010-B0112).

Committee members are scheduled to discuss and possibly recommend to the full council:
· An ordinance adopting the 2010 King County Open Space Plan: Parks, Trails and Natural Areas (Ordinance 2010-0270).

Discussion only:
· An ordinance relating to adopting the shoreline master program (Ordinance 2009-0609).
· An ordinance relating to comprehensive planning and permitting (Ordinance 2010-0163)

(WCN note: The agenda also includes the Evergreen Pool agreement – read the legislation here)

Law, Justice and Health and Human Services Committee – 1:30 p.m.
Briefings:
· Reorganization and Consolidation of King County Sheriff’s Office Operations (Briefing No. 2010-B0104).
· Update on Regional Jail Planning (Briefing No. 2010-B0116).

Budget and Fiscal Management Committee – 3:30 p.m. ***Special Meeting***
Committee members are scheduled to discuss and possibly recommend to the full council:
· Executive’s proposed 2011 Sewer Rate and Capacity Charge (Ordinance 2010-0262).
· Ordinances relating to the provision of regional animal care and control services (Ordinances 2010-0325, 2010-0326 and 2010-0327).

Environment and Transportation Committee – 6:30 p.m. ***Special Meeting Time***
Councilmembers are scheduled to hear public testimony on:
· An ordinance relating to adopting the shoreline master program (Ordinance 2009-0609).
· An ordinance relating to comprehensive planning and permitting (Ordinance 2010-0163).

For more information on the Shoreline Master Program and the King County Growth Management Comprehensive Plan, go to:
www.kingcounty.gov/council/issues/comprehensive_plan.aspx

Wednesday, June 9
Committee of the Whole – 9:30 a.m. ***Special Meeting Location*** Committee will meet in the Southwest Conference Room, 12th flr., King County Courthouse

Agenda TBA

King County Ferry District Executive Committee – 1:30 p.m. ***Special Meeting Location*** Committee will meet in the Southwest Conference Room, 12th flr., King County Courthouse
Committee members are scheduled to discuss and possibly recommend to the Ferry District Board of Supervisors:
· A resolution relating to cash management and approving the “King County Ferry District Cash Handling Policy.”

Regional Policy Committee – 3:00 p.m.
Briefings:
· Overview of State-Mandated County Service (Briefing No. 2010-B0114).
· Update on Animal Care and Control Services in King County (Briefing No. 2010-B0115).

King County Council District 8: Normandy Park councilmember files

Tracy — Thu, 20 May 2010 19:35:52 +0000

Just posted at partner site West Seattle Blog: Normandy Park City Councilmember Shawn McEvoy says he’s in the running for King County Council District 8, the seat currently held by Jan Drago, appointed last year but not planning to run this fall (as of last time she discussed it publicly, anyway). McEvoy joins State Sen. Joe McDermott in the race.

34th District Democrats endorse Marcee Stone

Tracy — Thu, 13 May 2010 05:49:22 +0000

At the 34th District Democrats‘ meeting in West Seattle tonight, one of the highlights was the endorsement vote in the State House Position 2 race. Before the vote, one of the three Democratic candidates, Mike Heavey, withdrew from the endorsement process, leaving the 34th DDs to choose between West Seattleites Marcee Stone and Burien’s Joe Fitzgibbon. The membership and PCO votes both went for Stone. The three Democrats are in the race with one independent, White Center entrepreneur Geoffrey “Mac” McElroy; the top two vote-getters in the August primary will advance to the November general. Earlier in the night, State Sen. Joe McDermott formally kicked off his campaign for King County Council, with an event preceding the 34th DDs’ regular meeting.

Candidates’ forum tonight at 34th District Democrats meeting

Tracy — Wed, 14 Apr 2010 16:09:08 +0000

Tonight’s 34th District Democrats meeting in West Seattle includes a candidates’ forum with the three Democrats who are among four declared contenders in the 34th District State House, Position 2, race this fall: Burien’s Joe Fitzgibbon and West Seattle’s Mike Heavey and Marcee Stone. The group’s also considering a change to its endorsement rules, among other items on a busy agenda (see it here), 7 pm at The Hall at Fauntleroy (9131 California SW; map).

Next 34th District State House candidates’ forum on Wednesday

Tracy — Mon, 12 Apr 2010 06:56:00 +0000

The three Democrats who are still in the race for 34th District State House, Position 2, are expected to be at the next candidates’ forum for the race, during the 34th District Democrats‘ monthly meeting this Wednesday night (7 pm, The Hall at Fauntleroy in West Seattle): Joe Fitzgibbon, Mike Heavey, and Marcee Stone. They’re vying for State Rep. Sharon Nelson‘s seat because she’ll be running for the seat that State Sen. Joe McDermott is relinquishing to run for County Council (which in turn is the seat to which Jan Drago was appointed but has reiterated she won’t run for). Here’s a page on the 34th DDs’ site with info on the candidates; here’s the full agenda for Wednesday’s meeting.

Reminder: Annexation resolution on Seattle City Council committee agenda today

Tracy — Tue, 06 Apr 2010 15:18:54 +0000

2 pm at Seattle City Hall, the Regional Development and Sustainability Committee – same one that heard two weeks ago that Mayor McGinn was no longer pushing for an annexation vote this fall – will take up this resolution. It outlines potential interest in a November 2011 annexation vote, depending on how the financial outlook goes. The meeting will be live online at Seattle Channel.

State House race update: Sabra Schneider withdraws

Tracy — Mon, 05 Apr 2010 21:24:00 +0000

The State House Position 2 race in the 34th District, which includes White Center and environs, has four candidates now – Sabra Schneider has dropped out because of a serious injury that she says would limit her campaigning. The full story’s on partner site West Seattle Blog.

State House Position 2 race: “Mac” McElroy launches “listening tour”

Tracy — Tue, 30 Mar 2010 20:53:46 +0000

Geoffrey “Mac” McElroy, one of five candidates so far for State House Position 2 in the 34th District, is planning to kick off a “West Seattle Listening Tour” – first stop, though, is in White Center, not far from his Triangle Pub. He’ll be at Full Tilt Ice Cream, 9629 16th SW, 7-9 pm, on Tuesday, April 6.